durable
Definitions
Able to last a long time without breaking or wearing out
耐用的，经久的
(of an agreement, peace, etc.) continuing over a long period
（协议、和平等）持久的
Root Breakdown
Root-deriveddur (to last) + -able (able to) = able to last. A durable thing takes wear and keeps working. The same logic stretches to abstract things: a durable peace is one that doesn't break down. In economics, 'durable goods' are products built to survive years (cars, fridges), as opposed to things you use up quickly.
Root dur still carries 9 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.durable goods耐用品
- 2.durable material耐用材料
- 3.highly durable非常耐用
- 4.durable peace持久和平
- 5.lightweight and durable轻便耐用
Example Sentences
- 1.
These boots are durable enough for daily hiking.
- 2.
The company makes durable, lightweight luggage.
- 3.
Both sides hope to reach a durable peace agreement.
Easily Confused
durable vs lasting vs sturdy — durable stresses resistance to wear over time (durable fabric). sturdy stresses being strongly built and solid right now (a sturdy table), without the time focus. lasting is about duration of an effect or feeling (a lasting impression), not physical toughness. Pick durable when the point is 'survives long use.'